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I have noticed steering to be quite a bit stiffer lately on my 2014 PIU. Since this is electric assist would this mean that the unit is going bad or something more sinister? Anyone deal with this problem in the past?

Felt really stupid last Saturday when I ran out of gas on the tollway. H.E.L.P. was there to rescue me but non the less - how do you run out of gas when gauge still shows somewhere in the middle between empty and 1/4 tank and computer says 86 miles to empty? Is it possible that sender is bad...

We should do something like -->October is the "Low PTU oil level awareness month"<-- Just a reminder people - check PTU oil in your vehicle often! I procrastinated and kept driving even though I have noticed pick-up in vibrations from the driveline of my 2013 Utility - decided to do the oil...

Winter is just around the corner - a while back I have installed civilian seats into my Utility and now, finally, want to install some switches for the heaters. Any ideas would be appreciated - I was debating just buying one of those sets including all the wiring, switches and relays (won't use...

Does anyone know if rear stabilizer bar bushings are replaceable? Can't find those bushings anywhere and the bracket looks like it is all one piece, top and bottom. Mine separated from the rubber bushing and I can't get it on.

As my PIU does not currently have an alarm system (might be interested in installing something with a remote start later on) I'm trying to figure out where to cut into with a hidden switch to prevent someone from starting the car. I've got wires going to the ignition switch and am just looking...

I'm about to attempt a replacement of the front seats in my PIU - got a set of nice, leather, heated seats from a scrap yard. Have a question for all the guys that done it already - how did you hook up and where did you mount the switches for the heaters? I have no issue finding power as there...

Take a look at the photo - I found a ground wire that is not connected to anything - does anyone have any clues as where this puppy should be bolted to? It's located under the air box and battery tray and it's bolted to driver side wheel well on one end.

Looking for advice regarding backspacing of steel rims that I wanna put on my next project - 2005 Ford Explorer. Looking at 16X8 possibly Cragar Soft Black - also looking to put 265/75 R16 tires. Best look, not sticking out much. thanks...

Brakes feel a bit light on my 2006 Mounty. Seems that I have to press the brake pedal early and pretty hard to stop the truck. Nothing ever done to justify air in the system. Could that be brake booster? ABS pump? No lights, no codes. Any ideas?

Noise coming from the front while driving - a bit of humming while driving straight which gets gets louder when I'm turning right (whumpm whump, whump) and then humming when I'm turning left... I say it's the right CV, mechanic says replace wheel hub. 06 Mounty 4.6 AWD Any ideas before I spend...

What went wrong? Truck starts but then engine cuts out after 3 seconds. PATS is the culprit, I know but I do have replacement modules, programmed and ready to go in and after replacing all of them it still does the same thing. anyone?

Did anyone try Rancho RS 9000 - instead of spacers? How did it work out? thanks,

Anyone had any luck locating a replacement for steering coupler (AKA rag joint)? Dorman part that I got doesn't work. Need steering coupler that looks like the one in the photo. to add, patient is a 1992 Explorer Sport

I've got a client that bought a used 4x4 module from me but even with this new, replacement module, transfer case in his truck does not work. Here's the short version - he bought the truck with 4x4 not working already, took it to reputable electrician who went through the entire 4X4 and...

What gives? Looks like replacing crank bearings is more than just a walk in the park... somewhere on this forum I have found a thread (using our lovely search function is really priceless) that when rebuilding engine (SOHC or OHV 4.0) you can use regular Ford V8 (289, 302) connecting rod bolts...

I'm looking for differential mount bushings for front axle - where axle mounts to the sub-frame - does anyone have any idea if these bushings are still available somewhere out there? Ford tells me that they don't make these anymore (was able to find one of them but not the other - don't ask...

Questions for you gurus... is there any way that seat memory feature on a 2006 Mounty is somehow linked to the entire stereo system? Mechanic says it is... radio in the Mounty in question had been replaced with an aftermarket unit - memory feature does not work... is that at all possible? thanks!

Question for all your tech buffs... what is the difference between chains with one blue link and two links? I know these have the same number of links and are the same width... so what's with the blue links?

Was wondering if you guys can tell me how I check the transmission solenoid - just want to make sure it works before I put it in. voltmeter? thanks,

Are there any steering upgrades available for the second gen "X"? I'm looking to get rid of the failure prone tie rods... I'm attaching a photo - have no idea where I got it from... it seams it has tie rods with heim joints. thanks,

talking about a 2002 Sport - V6 with auto - I can't switch the T-case to 4x4 until the engine warms-up - after that it works OK both ways, on nad off. What could be a problem? thanks for all the help.

Are the solenoid packs on a 5R55W interchangable? I mean 02-03 with 04-05. I've got an 02 with shifting problem and need to replace solenoid pack - perhaps I can purchase an updated solenoid pack from a newer tranny and use that... perhaps...

Tranny on a 1995 "X" boils over - radiator stays cold though... where to start? help...

Question - how much play axle shafts should have? I know it's not normal for the truck to move sideways when you push on it... how do I get rid of that play? washers? or is it casued by used parts within the pumpkin itself? LS? gears? I have not encountered this kind of play before. thanks,

Anyone with a schematics for a 2002 Explorer... I have found an electric plug behind a radio and was wondering what that thing is for... any ideas?

I just went through the entire tranny which was slipping big time while going into O/D. I have replaced broken O/D band and replaced VB gasket. After installing this tranny back in the truck I'am getting a slippage while shifting from 3-4. Not much of slippage but still... what could that be...

Got a weird one for ya! I've got a 2002 Sport 4WD. When temps are below freezing 4X4 will not switch untill truck warms up. Even if I leave it in 4X4 in the evening when I get in again in the morning I have to wait till the truck warms up to ba able to switch to 2WD. No lights will work on the...

97 V8 "X" - What's the plug in the center console for? Is the whole thing prewired for a cellphone? any ideas?

It's been bugging me this morning. A friend shows up at my place with his 98 and says that tranny has been giving him problems latelly. Hooked-up scanner and read codes and came up with two - P0733 and P0734. Any idea where I should be looking for trouble spots? I did set tension on the front...

is there a trick? I've been working on it entire evening to no avail. 1995 "X" with OHV engine... all the bolts have been removed (bottom two cut off at the head... lines disconected, wiring disconected and still no bugging at the bottom - there is a crack up on the top but nothing at the...

Anyone? Can someone take a picture of the driver side of the engine in their 95? I need to look at routing of the vacuum lines and EGR system... thanks,

1995 OHV - I seem to be getting plenty of noise but very little power... getting a 332 code - know that EGR has been cut-off - could that be a reason for loss of power? I have disconnected IDFPR and EGR sensor and no change. backfire when I take intake tube off... ??? thanks,

Low Resistance Across Pins 8 and 9 at Diagnostic Monitor what should I check? thanks

Crazy things happening to the stereo in my truck - it's a stock 2002 Sport radio with indash CD changer. Any time I turn volume knob clockwise or counter clockwise the volume goes up... no down at all! The only way to turn it down is at the rear controls... it drives me nuts! any known...

Some of you guys know probably that I've got to stay busy. My Un-Limited is all done so I need something to play with... and got myself a new toy... very, very neglected 2002 Sport. I can't believe that someone can postpone service that much and just keep on going not fixing stuff... untill...

truck I'm buying - idle is kind of rough - could it be a vacuum leak? I can hear hissing sound from around the intake area right where the throttle body is mounted... any other ideas? CE light is on - I can't really test it - owner says that some guy at Autozone told him to replace spark...

Can anyone help me here? I ordered gears for the front and rear but got something that won't fit in the front end of a 2000 Explorer. Box says D35 but it looks like I got reverse cut gears for front end of 1st gen. "X". Picture attached... I'd like to find out where you guys got your gears...

Been looking at all the options for a long time. Even considered building my own snorkel but then I heard that a regular snorkel for a Jeep Cherokee (Diesel) works perfect on an Explorer. It's made by the company called Airflow and so far I have seen it for sale only in Europe. It would probably...

Time to change oil in the rear differential. Wondering what I should put in there... I've got a Powertrax locker installed. thanks for your tips.